The Last Dragon
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Free Music Notes for The Last Dragon
Free Music Review: My Most Favorite Movie in the Entire World
Hit: 5 Stars
This is my ultimate favorite movie and soundtrack in the world. I know every song and every word in the movie word for word. I'm still waiting on PART II (Smile)Free Music Review: Great soundtrack from a great movie!
Hit: 5 Stars
This is the soundtrack from the movie. Has full version of all the songs from the movie. Great stuff here, especially if you liked the movie.Free Music Review: The Last Dragon - Soundtrack
Hit: 5 Stars
GREAT ITEM TO HEAR!!! THE LAST DRAGON BY DWIGHT DAVID - THE BEST!!! ONE OF THE BEST SONG !!! SWEET!!!Free Music Review: Great to see this again, but why the extended segments?
Hit: 4 Stars
I originally had this on cassette and when this was finally reissued on CD, I pounced at it. I enjoyed it, but discovered some added bits to it, which was a bit jarring when some of them were quite extended. My complaint, why not just leave it alone?Songs on the Eastern Side: The title track by Dwight David, done in the opening sequence when Taimak is practicing, has the atmosphere of a warrior or fighter in training. Despite the synths and horns, this is more a rock song than R&B with the fiery electric guitar. The theme of finding "a power deep inside you, an inner strength you'll find in time of need, the glow" and taking that journey for inner realization is key to the movie and this song.
As long as this soundtrack stays in print, "7th Heaven" will be the only extant Vanity solo, her albums Wild Animal and Skin On Skin criminally out of print, and this catchy number, which her character sings in the movie, is a standout, given her sultry vocals. While not sporting anything explicit like "Pretty Mess", there are some innuendo here.
The mid-paced "Star" done with a calypso-like vibes by Alfie, had a video for it where she stole the movie posters of The Last Dragon. Her vocals veer towards R&B/gospel when she really hits that high note.
"Fire" by Charlene has a pulsing rock beat and tempo, and even a reminder of a Pat Benatar rocker. One of the higher energy tracks here.
Having done songs for The Mack and Foxy Brown, Willie Hutch does his magic on two songs. The first is "The Glow" whose pronounced drums . The song His fast-talking tongue-twisting rap in the second verse, the funky bass, and his words on reaching that upper level when one's mind, body, and soul must be one" is clearly taken from mystical philosophy. And that ethereal female backing chorus adds a cool touch. This is one of the tracks where some extra lyrics and a more techno-like beat was added for the reissue.
Songs on the Western Side: DeBarge's biggest hit, "Rhythm Of The Night" began life here and is the title track on their last album with El DeBarge.
"Upset Stomach" features Stevie's characteristic fuzzy bass synthesizer and sound effects that sound like a ratchet. While it's good for this soundtrack, pales in comparison to his 70's oeuvre. Another tracks with extra material added.
The love theme to the movie, "First Time On A Ferris Wheel" was only done at the end of the movie and during the credits, when Taimak and Vanity finally come together. Pianos, lush strings, and the duet between Smokey Robinson and Syreeta make a great combination. Fortunately, nothing new has been added to this ballad, so whew to this standout cut.
Rockwell's "Peeping Tom" is an exercise in synth R&B with some classic disco overtones and pulsing bass.
Willie Hutch gets backing from the Temptations on "Inside You" which has been altered via an extended futuristic keyboard segment at the beginning. The inner search theme is explored once again in this fast-paced electric guitar dance track.
While I still enjoy this soundtrack, I would've preferred if the extended numbers had stayed the way they were, as they add nothing to the songs, and for that, I take away a point.
Free Music Review: Good CD!!
Hit: 4 Stars
Purchasing this CD sure brought back some memories. When I had borrowed the vinyl version of this Sdtk from a friend many years ago, I had no idea that there was extra minutes of music cut out. With this CD you get to hear that little bit that you didn't here when the original sdtk came out. If you liked the movie, why not go ahead and get the CD?